Name origin

drift
to float through the air
balloon
object that contains helium and floats


Drifloon artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 425
Type Ghost Flying
Species Balloon Pokémon
Height 1′4″ (0.41m)
Weight 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
Abilities Aftermath
Unburden
Flare Boost (Dream World)
Local № 065 (Diamond, Pearl)
065 (Platinum)
208 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Fuwante

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 31 (minimum 7,905 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 HP
Catch rate 125 (16.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 127
Growth Rate Fluctuating

Type defenses

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Drifloon stats

The base stats for Drifloon are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 90
290 - 384
Attack 50
94 - 218
Defense 34
65 - 183
Sp. Atk 60
112 - 240
Sp. Def 44
83 - 205
Speed 70
130 - 262
Total 348

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
Pearl It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead.
Platinum
Black
White
Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It is whispered that any child who mistakes DRIFLOON for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.
Black 2
White 2
These Pokémon are called the ““Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Drifloon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 MinimizeNormalStatus--
1 ConstrictNormalPhysical10100
4 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
8 GustFlyingSpecial40100
13 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
16 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
20 Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
25 StockpileNormalStatus--
27 HexGhostSpecial50100
32 Spit UpNormalSpecial-100
32 SwallowNormalStatus--
36 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
40 AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
44 Baton PassNormalStatus--
50 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100

Drifloon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 MinimizeNormalStatus--
1 ConstrictNormalPhysical10100
6 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
11 GustFlyingSpecial40100
14 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
17 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
22 HexGhostSpecial50100
27 StockpileNormalStatus--
30 Spit UpNormalSpecial-100
30 SwallowNormalStatus--
33 Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
38 Baton PassNormalStatus--
43 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
46 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100

Drifloon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 MinimizeNormalStatus--
1 ConstrictNormalPhysical10100
6 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
11 GustFlyingSpecial40100
14 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
17 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
22 StockpileNormalStatus--
27 Spit UpNormalSpecial-100
27 SwallowNormalStatus--
30 Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
33 Baton PassNormalStatus--
38 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
43 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100

Egg moves

Drifloon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Drifloon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
DisableNormalStatus-100
HypnosisPsychicStatus-60
HazeIceStatus--
Destiny BondGhostStatus--
MementoDarkStatus-100
Weather BallNormalSpecial50100
DefogFlyingStatus--
Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50-

Drifloon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Drifloon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
DisableNormalStatus-100
HypnosisPsychicStatus-60
HazeIceStatus--
Destiny BondGhostStatus--
MementoDarkStatus-100
Weather BallNormalSpecial50100

Move Tutor moves

Drifloon can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BindNormalPhysical1585
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
RecycleNormalStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--

Drifloon can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Drifloon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Moves learnt by TM

Drifloon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Drifloon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
62 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RecycleNormalStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Drifloon sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Drifloon normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Drifloon shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Drifloon normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Drifloon shiny sprite

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Where to find Drifloon

Pearl
Diamond
Valley Windworks
Platinum Valley Windworks

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★ ★
Power
Skill ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


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